Ocean City Police Handle 89 Calls Per Day

OCEAN CITY — During the week of April 26 to May 2, Ocean City police responded to 624 calls for service for an average of 89 calls per day.
April 26, 2009: Sunday
Calls for service: 79
Motor Vehicle Stops: 25 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 2 Property Checks: 7
• The Police Department assisted with 6 Fire/Rescue calls
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1400 block West Ave., report filed, at 7:33am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 1000 block Central Ave., report filed, at 9:11am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 10th St. & Asbury Ave., at 9:52am
• Theft investigation, 500 block Conch Dr., bicycle taken, at 9:58am
• Harassment investigation, Morningside Rd., report filed, at 1:42pm
• Shoplifting investigation, 800 block Boardwalk, one in custody, at 2:09pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 4800 block Asbury Ave., accidental, at 2:43pm
• Motor vehicle accident, injuries reported, 42nd St. & Asbury Ave., at 3:14pm
• Simple Assault investigation, 1400 block Bay Ave., one in custody, at 3:39pm
• Theft investigation, 600 block Whelk dr., bicycle taken, at 4:41pm
• Neighborhood Dispute investigation, Morningside Rd., report filed, at 7:19pm
April 27, 2009: Monday
Calls for service: 72
Motor Vehicle Stops: 19 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 15
• The Police Department assisted with 3 Fire/Rescue calls
• Burglary/Theft investigation, 5700 block Central Ave., report filed, at 9:15am
• Shoplifting investigation, 700 block Boardwalk, report filed, at 11:21am
• Terroristic Threats investigation, 800 block Ocean Ave., report filed, at 1:31pm
• Burglary/Theft investigation, ST. Albans Pl., report filed, at 2:46pm
• Simple Assault investigation, Unit block Wesley Ave., report filed, at 3:25pm
• Burglary/Theft investigation, 200 block Bay Ave., report filed, at 5:27pm
• Harassment investigation, Morningside Rd., report filed, at 5:59pm
• Verbal Dispute investigation, 600 block Wesley Ave., report filed, at 9:19pm
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 900 block Asbury Ave., report filed, at 11:40pm
April 28, 2009: Tuesday
Calls for service: 104
Motor Vehicle Stops: 30 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Property Checks: 27
• The Police Department assisted with 4 fire/rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 700 block Asbury Ave., accidental, at 6:54am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 700 block Asbury Ave., report filed, at 7:11am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 200 block Bark Dr., report filed, at 8:59am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 800 block Pennlyn Pl., accidental, at 11:48am
• Burglary/Theft investigation, 900 block Wesley Ave., report filed, at 12:11pm
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 100 block Bay Rd., report filed, at 1:36pm
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2400 block Wesley Ave., accidental, at 2:11pm
• Domestic Violence investigation, 500 block Atlantic Ave., report filed, at 5:09pm
• Harassment investigation, 300 block E. Atlantic Blvd., report filed, at 6:56pm
• Theft investigation, 900 block Wesley Ave., bicycle taken, at 10:27pm
April 29, 2009: Wednesday
Calls for service: 72
Motor Vehicle Stops: 19 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 1 Property Checks: 18
• The Police Department assisted with 3 fire/rescue calls
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 500 block 8th St., building secure, at 2:35am
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 500 block 6th St., accidental, at 7:36am
• Warrant service, Unit block 43rd St., one in custody, at 9:15am
• Theft investigation, 800 block 6th St., report filed, at 9:50am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 2300 block Central Ave., property secure, at 10:14am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 8th St. & Atlantic Ave., at 10:15am
• Warrant service, 3900 block West Ave., one in custody, at 5:16pm
• Theft investigation, Arkansas Ave., one in custody, vehicle burglaries, at 11:50pm
April 30, 2009: Thursday
Calls for service: 66
Motor Vehicle Stops: 27 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 15
• The Police Department assisted with 3 fire/rescue calls
• Warrant service, 900 block Bay Ave., one in custody, at 12:00am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 400 block Bayfront, accidental, at 9:06am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 200 block E. Atlantic Blvd, accidental, at 9:17am
• Criminal Mischief investigation, 3600 block West Ave., report filed, at 9:18am
• Warrant service, Route 52, one in custody, at 11:00pm
May 1, 2009: Friday
Calls for service: 115
Motor Vehicle Stops: 50 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 4 Property Checks: 11
• The Police Department assisted with 13 fire/rescue calls
• CDS investigation, 600 block Asbury Ave., one in custody, at 12:10am
• Motor vehicle accident, hit & run, 9th St. & West Ave., at 7:02am
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 5th St. & Atlantic Ave., at 7:44am
• Theft investigation, 500 block Atlantic Ave., one in custody, at 9:26am
• Motor vehicle accident, injuries reported, 2nd St. & Ocean Ave., at 10:31am
• Theft investigation, 700 block Haven Ave., report filed, at 12:30pm
• Harassment investigation, 600 block Wesley Ave., report filed, at 3:00pm
• Burglary/Theft investigation, 1300 block Central Ave., report filed, at 9:24pm
• Motor vehicle accident, no injuries reported, 22nd St. & Haven Ave., at 10:08pm
May 2, 2009: Saturday (Block Party)
Calls for service: 116
Motor Vehicle Stops: 52 Motor Vehicle Accidents: 0 Property Checks: 19
• The Police Department assisted with 6 fire/rescue calls
• Fight investigation, 1500 block Central Ave., report filed, at 12:57am
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 900 block Ocean Ave., building secure, at 3:14am
• Residential burglar alarm activation, 3900 block Central Ave., accidental, at 4:55pm
• Robbery/Strong Arm, 1100 block Ocean Ave., report filed, at 10:37pm
• Commercial burglar alarm activation, 1300 block Boardwalk, accidental, at 11:15pm
PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCMENTS:
• Ocean City Police would like to announce that our newest member of the Department graduated the K-9 Police Academy on May 1, 2009. “Deuce” and Ptl. Jon Vogt will be assigned to the patrol division.
• All Residents and Merchants are advised that the Ocean City Community Oriented Policing Unit will conduct security surveys of your home or business. The Officer will then be able to make suggestions about improving the security of your home or business based on his observations. Please contact the COP Unit at (609) 525-9108 to schedule a Security Survey.
• The Ocean City Police Department Tip of the Month: Neighbors are encouraged to take “Ownership” in their respective neighborhoods. They should report all suspicious activity to the police immediately. Citizens play a vital role in the success of police work and our ability to prevent and to solve crimes.
• Chief Chad Callahan and Lt. Rich Washart attended the Grand Opening of the ACME in Ocean City on May 1, 2009.